SocietySurging Tick Population on Martha’s Vineyard Puts Tourists on Edge

A growing tick population on Martha’s Vineyard is making vacationers increasingly uneasy. In June, Fatima Mariano’s family spent most of the first full day of their trip inside their Airbnb rental, venturing out only briefly for lunch and groceries. Even with those limited outings, she sprayed her children with insect repellent and soaked their Crocs in insecticide. The precautions show how seriously the family viewed the perceived tick threat during the vacation.

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